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Home My WebLink About1987-08-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4,1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on August 4,1987,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Bakkedahl called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilwoman Gardner the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Bluntschly led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Bluntschly Councilman Damiano Councilwoman Gardner Councilwoman Perkins Vice Mayor Bakkedahl City Manager Bill R.Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel City Attorney David Alexander Director of Public Works Rich Broman Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Mr.Keith Stachar 6301 E.Roundup Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.and Mrs.Lenard Wempen 9427 E.University Mesa,AZ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1987 PAGE 1 I I Vice Mayor Bakkedahl announced that Mayor Hill is on vacation,and should anyone wish to speak on other than a public hearing item i t is necessary to fill out a "Request to Speak"form available at the door,and that this will be the only meeting in the month of August and the next meeting will be on September 1, 1987. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1,2,AND 3 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Vice Mayor Bakkedahl thanked everyone present for attending this meeting. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 E.Roundup,Apache Junction,spoke on behalf of John Hirambasic requesting that the rezoning of a particular property on a future agenda. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill R.Da Vee outlined correspondence from the Department of Health Services on the hazardous wastes,and stated that the position for Assistant to the City Manager,a public relations person,will be open for applications and a selection will be made after final interviews are completed, and advised the Council that the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plan E premiums are slightly lower than that of the old policy,but due to circumstances i t would be benficial to solicit bids for a different insurance carrier in the future,and stated that there is a meeting scheduled with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the budget. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1987 PAGE 2 si PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-46, PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.588 READOPTION OF PRESENT TAX CODE IN MODEL CITY TAX CODE FORMAT )Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that all of the information requested from the League of Arizona Cities and Towns has not been received,so staff requests that this item be postponed until September 1st. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-46 AND ORDINANCE NO.588,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1,1987,AT 7:00 P.M. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS SELECTION OF WORK SESSION DATE, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION/GERONTOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that in order to accomodate Mr.Allanson in scheduling the meeting,the earliest date would be in November,however a written report was being prepared by Mr.Allanson,so the meeting could be held on September 10,1987. Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD WITH THE BOARDMEMBERS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GERONTOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ON SEPTEMBER 10,1987, AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano stated that the meeting should be later,so that Mr.Allanson may attend. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1987 PAGE 3 Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that that decision on Mr.Allanson's attendance should be up to the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS SELECTION OF DATE FOR PUBLIC FORUM )Ms Connelly stated that there are five possible dates for the Public Forum,and that the Chamber of Commerce is reserved for September 30,1987. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl explained that there are two types of public forums;one with a full council and specific agenda,and one with three members of the council and informal discussion. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT A PUBLIC FORUM BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 30,1987,AT 7:00 P.M.,AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONFERENCE ROOM,WITH A SPECIFIC AGENDA,WITH ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT UP UNDER "CALL TO THE PUBLIC"FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-31,AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-32,IDENIFYING 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-33,ADOPTING A PLAN TO MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT AND ASSIST PERSONS ACTUALLY DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF ACTIVITIES FUNDED PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-34,COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR THE 1987 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1987 PAGE 4 Councilman Damiano seconded the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer explained that these resolutions are included in the application to the State and are a requirement of the application process for the 1987 Community Development Block Grant funds,further outlining each specific resolution. City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated that the amount necessary to provide leverage for this grant would be $114,000, and that the grant funds would be utilized to improve specific neighborhoods, street improvements,street lighting,drainage concerns,and "clean-up" programs. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-31,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY 1987 STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND CERTIFYING THAT SAID APPLICATION MEETS THE LOW AND MODERATE BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-32,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,IDENTIFYING FY 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO MEET SUCH NEEDS,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-33,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ADOPTING A PLAN TO MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT AND ASSIST PERSONS ACTUALLY DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF ACTIVITIES FUNDED IN WHOLE ORDINANCE IN PART WITH 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-34,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR THE 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,000. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl further explained that the $114,000 is taken out of the budget,including staff time,to be used as leverage. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT,PROJECT PW-87-6 ) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1987 PAGE 5 )Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that a request for bids was advertised for contracting maintenance of the traffic signal on Boradway Avenue and Ironwood Drive intersection,and recommended that the bid be awarded to Streech Electric in the amount of $4,200.00 per year. Councilman Damiano asked i f each traffic signal the City puts up will have to have the maintenance contracted. Mr.Broman replied that they would be contracted,and possibly combined in the future. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STREECH ELECTRIC,FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENCE FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL LOCATED AT BROADWAY AND IRONWOOD INTERSECTION IN THE YEARLY AMOUNT of $4,200.00. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-45,AB -87-06, WEMPEN,HOUSE,HENKEL AND ROSKAMMER )Mr.Newcomer explained that this is a request for the abandonmnet of Cholla Street and Cody Street from Acacia Road to Solana Road,and Acacia Road from Cody Street to Cholla Street,outlined the recommendation from the Development Coordinating Committee,and further stated that the Building Official recommends denial at this time with further study in these matters being necessary. Mr.Lenard Wempen,requested approval of the abandonment. Ms Loretta Wempen,9427 E. University,Mesa,also requested that the abandonment be approved. Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-45,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY PURPOSES DESCRIBED AS CHOLLA STREET AND CODY STREET BETWEEN ACACIA ROAD AND SOLANA ROAD AS WELL AS ACACIA ROAD BETWEEN CODY STREET AND CHOLLA STREET DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -87-06,ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE DENIED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1987 PAGE 6 I I Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Councilman Bluntschly expressed concerns with regard to utilities should this abandonment be granted. Councilman Damiano explained why this abandonment is justified,having visited the site. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins, Councilman Bluntschly,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Opposed:Councilman Damiano The motion carried. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES ) )Mr.Broman stated that O'Dell and Associates have provided engineering services to the City since June of 1985, and that this is provided for in the budget in addition to a six month position for a civil engineer. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT AS PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO WITH O'DELL AND ASSOCIATES BE EXTENDED TO JANUARY,1988. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,EXECUTIVE SESSION, AUGUST 31,1987 WORK SESSION,EXECUTIVE SESSION, SEPTEMBER 1,1987 ) )Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON AUGUST 31,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON SEPTEMBER 1,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1987 PAGE 7 Councilwoman Gardner seconded the I VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) None. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:02 P.M. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from Regular Meeting of July 21,1987 *3.Continuance of PZ-5-87,Wilson,as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission ACCEPTED THIS 1sT DAY OF UPTFMRFR ,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1987. NORMAN S.HILL Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1987 PAGE 8 ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk I I REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1987 PAGE 9 IN